Tennessee's motto for 2011 is apparently "Opportunity is now here." There were so happy with the motto, they decided to put it on the door and...
Somebody apparently had an issue with trying to get that to fit on the door. A somebody needed to get a smaller font somewhere."
(via Deadspin, Dr. Saturday)
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Really, Miami fans? Do you think threatening Nevin Shapiro with bodily harm is showing any form of maturity when it comes to U-Gate? Worse, that little not-mama-approved word I bleeped out that's kinda defamatory to women isn't helping you're case with the NCAA, either.
(via Dr. Saturday)
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(Big Tentacles is the SWRT look at the Big Ten and the schools it not-so-secretly covets.)
Terrelle Pryor drafted by the Raiders in NFL Supplemental Draft.
Least. Shocking. Event. Ever. (Yahoo! Sports)
It's hard to be humble.
Ohio State freshman quarterback Braxton Miller is more humbler than Terrelle Pryor. At least according to Bob Hunter. (The Columbus Dispatch)
It's "Not your father's Big Ten anymore."
Because Adam Rittenberg said so. (ESPN)
...But is it enough?
Pat Forde says that even with all the modernization in the Big Ten, the conference will still find it hard to compete with the SEC and other Sun Belt schools when it comes to recruiting. (ESPN)
Not out of the woods yet.
Even though quarterback Dan Persa is supposed to be "100 percent healed" from the Achilles' tendon that shortened his 2010 season, Northwestern coaches aren't ready to take chances with the Heisman Trophy candidate getting injured again. (The Chicago Tribune)
What, me worry?
The Omaha World Herald's Sam McKewon expressed concern with a string of "nagging" injuries Nebraska's offensive line. (The Omaha World Herald)
What, me worry? Part deux.
Wisconsin's o-line has also been hit with the injury bug. (Wisconsin State Journal)
A wingman for the winged helmets?
Devin Gardner is looking to be developing as a solid back-up QB for Denard Robinson at Michigan. (The Detroit Free Press)
The time for Iowa's Keenan Davis has arrived.
Because Keenan Davis said so. (Quad City Times)
Chain Reaction.
How are Iowa fans reacting to the new Cy-Hawk Trophy? Not too well. (The Gazette (Cedar Rapids))
The Big Ten is NOT looking to expand any further at the moment.
Because the Big Ten said so. Jim Delany then went down to his basement to salivate in front of his shrine to Notre Dame. (Off Tackle Empire)
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It looks like Tennessee star quarterback Tyler Bray has joined Stanford's Andrew Luck in getting a haircut.
Bray's obviously going for the longer buzz with enough puppy scruff to look like he's not just out of boot camp look straight out of the box. Sadly, it took Luck a little longer to Luck to figure that one out.
(via Knoxville News Sentinel)
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Nike unveiled the uniform Georgia will be wearing in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 3. If you were a Bulldog fan worried about the return of black jerseys or black pants, or (Hershel Walker forbid) black helmets, then you have nothing to worry about. If you're a little anal about silver britches, however...
To be honest, this isn't one of Nike's best looks. The silver helmets are okay, though the stripe could have been a little smaller. As for the almost all-red uni...well, it could have used a little black on the pants. Black pants would have been really cool with that jersey, but it seems Georgia might be a little too gun-shy about those kind of things after the 2008 beatdown by Florida.
A silver or black compression shirt might have been a better idea for this uni, too. It could have broken up the monotony of the red shirt and pants. Or Nike could have tried to come up with the shiniest silver britches possible for the uni. That might have been just enough to raise the level of Bulldog Nation nervousness from queasiness in the stomach to complete ulcer-developing levels.
(via SB Nation Atlanta)
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The Cy-Hawk Trophy, given annually to the winner of the Iowa-Iowa State game, has been given an extreme makeover. Here's the old version, which looks like just about any generic football trophy you could find at a local trophy and engraving shop.
And here's the new version. A creation of corporate synergy provided by the Cy-Hawk Trophy's new sponsor, The Iowa Corn Growers Association.
This says absolutely nothing about football. It says more about the trophy's new sponsors, but not much. And in the end, it looks way too much like one of those generic sculptures you see at one of The Avenue shopping malls than anything vaguely related to football.
(via Black Heart Gold Pants, KCRG)
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Nick Saban's assistant coaches who coached at Miami not tainted by Shapiro scandal.
Because Nick Saban said so. (CBS Sports)
Georgia tight end Orson Charles cleared of possible NCAA Miami-related recruiting violations.
Because Georgia said so. (ChuckOliver.net)
Ready to Start.
Barrett Trotter is named as the new starting quarterback for Auburn. (Rivals.com)
One Big Happy Family.
Florida players say there aren't any internal rifts on the team between upperclassmen and underclassmen like there reportedly were in 2010. (The Gainesville Sun)
Demon in a Bottle.
Steve Spurrier has his own wine called "Gamecock Garnet." Of course he does. (Dr. Saturday)
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(Unquiet on the Western Front is SWRT's look at the Pac-12, WAC, Mountain West, and other West Coast/Rocky Mountain schools extravaganza.)
Stand By Your Man.
Oregon head coach Chip Kelly is standing by quarterback Darron Thomas after the Cliff Harris traffic incident. (Rivals.com)
Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?
There's already talk about Stanford's future at the quarterback position after Andrew Luck leaves for the NFL. (San Fransisco Chronicle)
Please adjust your calendars.
There's a good possibility that the Fiesta Bowl will move it's Jan 5, 2012 scheduled date up to Jan 2. (CBS Sports)
DeBoskie-Johnson back in shape.
Cal running back Covaughn DeBoskie-Johnson is regaining his explosiveness after losing weight during the summer. (San Jose Mercury News)
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Why is this mascot smiling?
(Big Tentacles is the SWRT look at the Big Ten and the schools it not-so-secretly covets.)
With one breath, with one flow, you will know. Synchronicity.
The NCAA is investigating a spring break trip in taken by Terrelle Pryor to...wait for it...Miami. (CBS Sports)
Standing in the Shadows of Love.
First-year Michigan strength and conditioning coach Aaron Wellman prefers to stay out of the spotlight while helping Wolverine players shape up for the 2011 season. (The Detroit News)
Fly Me Courageous.
Michigan State head football coach defended quarterback Kirk Cousins against comments by former Spartan QB Tony Banks said the senior needed "to be more courageous" and "play better." (The Detroit News)
Don't mess with a missionary man.
Notre Dame signee Chris Badger is hoping to be able to finish his two-year Mormon mission to Ecuador early to enroll in school in January of 2012. (The Chicago Tribune)
Don't mess with an 84-year old man, either.
Running back Stephfon Green is an ex-Nittany Lion. Because he "had some problems with" Joe Paterno. (CBS News)
Similar Features.
Besides both using the initials "NU," Nebraska and Northwestern both run a similar spread offense using the pistol. (Lake the Posts)
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before.
Another year, another "Notre Dame is back" article. (ESPN)
That Don't Impress Me Much.
The Wall Street Journal's Darren Everson mocks Heisman Trophycampaigns like Northwestern's "PersaStrong" campaign for senior QB Dan Persa, saying that it's more to promote the school. (The Wall Street Journal)
Nobody Told Me.
Ohio State president Gordon Gee says that he never knew that the Little Sisters of the Poor were an actual religious order when he referenced them in mocking TCU and other BCS buster schools last year. Well, now you know. (CBS Sports)
Famous Last Words.
"There will never be a repeat of the 2002-2003 BCS Title Game." Because Off Tackle Empire said so. The 02-03 game of course being between Ohio State and Miami. Now here's a case where you really want to see Instant Karma get somebody. (Off Tackle Empire)
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It's not "if" or "when" Miami will get banhammered for the alleged multiple violations of NCAA rules reported by Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson, it's going to be how bad the program gets banhammered. The other major question coming out of the scandal is who will reap the benefits of the downfall of "The U."
Ingram Smith of ChuckOliver.net believes that the smaller schools in Florida, South Florida and Central Florida, will be the ones to take the opportunities coming out of the Miami chaos.
"For a couple of years now I have heard the term “Big Two – Middle Three.” With the previously mentioned Florida State and University of Florida being the big two and Miami, UCF, and USF constituting the middle three. Yesterday’s report by Robinson essentially insures this happens. Florida State and Florida will continue, as they have in the past three or four years to recruit at an elite level. The real winners in this will likely be the programs located in Orlando and Tampa."
Perhaps, but then again, the recruits who may have gone to Miami will probably look to the bigger BCS programs before looking at USF or UCF. Florida and FSU are the most likely destinations for the blue chippers, with schools outside the Sunshine State right behind them. USF and UCF will get what's left over, it there is anything left over. As usual.
(via ChuckOliver.net, Yahoo! Sports)
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Scandals tend to get overblown in sports. But the one Yahoo! Sports has been investigating involving convicted ponzi-scheme mastermind Nevin Shapiro and the players from the Miami Hurricanes might be the real deal when it comes to reaching DefCom One levels.
"In 100 hours of jailhouse interviews during Yahoo! Sports’ 11-month investigation, former Hurricanes booster Nevin Shapiro described a sustained, eight-year run of rampant NCAA rule-breaking, some of it with the knowledge or direct participation of at least seven coaches from the Miami football and basketball programs. At a cost that Shapiro estimates in the millions of dollars, he said his benefits to athletes included but were not limited to: cash, prostitutes, entertainment in his multimillion-dollar homes and yacht, paid trips to high-end restaurants and nightclubs, jewelry, bounties for on-field play (including bounties for injuring opposing players), travel and on one occasion, an abortion."
The ACC might be looking for a new 12th member soon.
(via Yahoo! Sports)
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(Covering Dixie Like Mildew is the SWRT roundup of SEC news, with the occasional pesky Southern school from another conference.)
The SEC will grow to a 14-team conference.
Because Mark Bradley said so. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Climbing up the depth chart.
Florida freshman quarterback Jeff Driskel is quickly earning a spot as John Brantley's back-up. (The Gainesville Sun)
A Few Small Repairs.
Derek Dooley has revamped Tennessee's practice schedule for the 2011 season. (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Moving forward.
LSU head football Les Miles coach likes his team's rate of progress in camp. (The Times-Picayune)
Making the switch?
Mississippi State safety Jonathan Banks may switch over to the offense in 2011. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pumped Up Kicks.
Georgia kicker Blair Walsh has added a some muscle on his frame for his senior year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Walk-on to Remember.
Eight Auburn walk-ons receive scholarships. (al.com)
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(Big Tentacles is the SWRT look at the Big Ten and the schools it not-so-secretly covets.)
It's Money That Matters.
Bubba Starling picks baseball over quarterbacking for Nebraska. (Dr. Saturday)
Remember the Name.
Northwestern freshman offensive lineman Brandon Vitabile (Vuh-TOB-uh-lay) is quickly making a name for himself in preseason camp. As well as earning a shot at a starting posistion. (The Chicago Tribune)
Days Go By.
Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke has a sign in the Wolverine locker room that marks the number of days since Michigan last beat Ohio State. (Dr. Saturday)
Roll With the Changes.
Indiana defensive back Chris Adkins is learning to adapt to a new coach in David Wilson, and in competing for a new position at free safety. (Indianapolis Star)
Ready to Start.
Ohio State linebacker Etienne Sabino finally gets his chance to play after spending 2010 redshirting as a junior. (The Columbus Dispatch)
There can be only one.
Penn State QB's Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin are still competing for starting job. (ESPN)
There can be only one, part deux.
Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly says the competition for starting quarterback between Dayne Crist and Tommy Rees will come down to the "slightest of margins." (The Chicago Tribune)
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Tennessee forward Renaldo Woolridge a.k.a Swiperboy a.k.a. SB apparently had discovered the same thing Ozzy Osbourne did about retirement - retirement sucks. After announcing he was giving up rapping to focus on his senior season with the Vols, he's turned around and changed his mind. . This time, its somewhat of a sequel to last year's "FootVOL," focusing on that hot new dance on Rocky Top, The Dooley.
Okay, it's another "Teach Me How To Dougie" rip-off. This craze of "Dougie" rip-offs is coming down with a severe case of "This Joke Isn't Funny Anymore." Especially after "Teach Me How To Jimmer." I won't even mention the mother of all sports "Dougie" parodies, "Teach Me How to Badger," which still gives me nightmares.
Woolridge's un-retirement does raise some questions with his senior season of basketball. But on the other hand, it reignites the possibility of a Swiperboy/TJ Ferdette concert tour.
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Tennessee forward Renaldo Woolridge a.k.a Swiperboy a.k.a. SB apparently had discovered the same thing Ozzy Osbourne did about retirement - retirement sucks. After announcing he was giving up rapping to focus on his senior season with the Vols, he's turned around and changed his mind. . This time, its somewhat of a sequel to last year's "FootVOL," focusing on that hot new dance on Rocky Top, The Dooley.
Okay, it's another "Teach Me How To Dougie" rip-off. This craze of "Dougie" rip-offs is coming down with a severe case of "This Joke Isn't Funny Anymore." Especially after "Teach Me How To Jimmer." I won't even mention the mother of all sports "Dougie" parodies, "Teach Me How to Badger," which still gives me nightmares.
Woolridge's un-retirement does raise some questions with his senior season of basketball. But on the other hand, it reignites the possibility of a Swiperboy/TJ Ferdette concert tour.
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